Kenneth E. Weber

Kenneth"Ken" E. Weber, age 81, of Kearney, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney with Pastor Rob Kuefner and Pastor Duane Duley officiating. Burial will be Monday, December 5, 2011 at the Highland Cemetery in Bertrand at 1:30 p.m. Military Rites will be provided at the grave by Bertrand American Legion Post #67 and the V.F.W Post #5304. Visitation will be Friday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bertrand. A message of condolence, tribute or memory can be left at www.hlmkfuneral.com Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements. Kenneth was born July 15, 1930 in Culbertson, Nebraska to Carl and Esther (Meininger) Weber. He attended school in Culbertson. Kenneth joined the Army in 1951 and served during the Korean Conflict. He married Elaine Holscher on June 6, 1954 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bertrand. They lived and farmed in the Bertrand area until 1983. He then drove truck from 1983 until 2010 and worked odd jobs. Ken and Elaine moved to Kearney in 2007. Ken was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bertrand, Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney, the Bertrand American Legion Post #67, and V.F.W. Post #5304 . Ken enjoyed reading, doing yard work, and going to Bob’s Super Store for coffee and visiting. Surviving Relatives: Wife Elaine Weber of Kearney, NE Daughter: Charlene and John Dam of Kearney, NE Sons Tim Weber and friend Lorna Livingston of Kearney, NE Jerold and Kathy Weber of Bertrand, NE Brothers: Willis and Mary Ann Weber of Kearney, NE Jim Weber of Kingsville, TX Sister Margine and Gary Lanquist of Las Vegas, NE Grandchildren Jason and Jodi Weber, Amy and Scott Walker, Tiffany and Chris Langford, Jessica and Eric Walston, Jerod and Jennifer Weber, Sgt. Trent and Michelle Johnson, and Ivy Livingston 16 Great Grandchildren Brother In Law Alfred and Detta Holscher of Smithfield, NE Numerous nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by 1 grandson Jeff Weber, and Sister In Law Ruby Nelson, and Sue Weber. PDF Printable Version

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Kenneth E. Weber

July 15, 1930 - November 30, 2011